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  History's Greatest Battles -...

  Nigel Cawthorne

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  Great battles mark history's turning points, occurring where cultures and ideologies clash. While some battles have been won by the superior force, others have been won by a sheer dogged refusal to surrender in the face of overwhelming odds. Superior weaponry has sometimes brought victory, as at Plassey, while the extraordinary generalship of a Napoleon, a Wellington, or a Marlborough has won the day on other occasions. 
   
  From the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, when the vastly-outnumbered Athenian army turned back an invasion of the mighty Persian empire, up to the Vietnamese defeat of the French army at the battle of Dien Bien Phu, the battles in this book demonstrate that fate is not always on the side of the big battalions.

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  Hindu Mythology Simplified -...

  Johnny Nelson

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  Embark on an enlightening journey through the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology with Hindu Mythology Simplified: Vishnu, Shiva, and the Great Epics of India. This comprehensive guide demystifies the complex narratives and profound philosophies that have shaped Indian culture for millennia, making them accessible to modern listeners seeking spiritual insight and cultural understanding. 
  Delve into the captivating tales of Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, known for his ten avatars including Rama and Krishna, each embodying virtues and lessons relevant to contemporary life. Explore the enigmatic persona of Shiva, the destroyer and transformer, whose cosmic dance symbolizes the cycles of creation and destruction inherent in existence. 
  The audiobook also provides a lucid overview of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, two monumental epics that are not only literary masterpieces but also repositories of moral and ethical guidance. Through engaging storytelling and thoughtful analysis, listeners will gain a deeper appreciation of the characters, themes, and teachings that continue to influence millions around the world. 
  Whether you're a student of religion, a lover of mythology, or someone curious about the spiritual traditions of India, this audiobook offers a balanced blend of narrative and interpretation. It serves as an ideal starting point for those new to Hindu mythology and a valuable refresher for seasoned enthusiasts. 
  With clear explanations and relatable insights, Hindu Mythology Simplified bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary relevance, inviting listeners to reflect on timeless truths and their application in today's world. 
  Perfect for anyone interested in world religions, comparative mythology, or the philosophical underpinnings of Eastern traditions, this audiobook is a gateway to understanding the enduring legacy of Hindu myths and their profound impact on human thought and culture.

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  Love Auntie - Parables and...

  Shantell Hinton Hill

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  Embrace a faith that makes room for all of us. Where can we go when the world refuses to see us in our fullness? When culture reduces us to categories and stereotypes and even our churches make us feel like we don’t fit in? If we’re blessed to have an Auntie—someone who, like Jesus, welcomes us wholly and calls us beloved—then we have glimpsed the liberation and divine affirmation of sacred belonging. ​ Time and again, Aunties have offered a model for undoing, becoming, and embracing our identities and deepest beliefs. Auntie culture, particularly in Black spaces, is immediately recognizable as an embodied experience where nieces, nephews, and “niblings” feel safe, heard, and seen. Whether we are biological or simply beloved kin, Aunties welcome us in. ​ In Love, Auntie, Shantell Hinton Hill—aka Reverend Auntie—offers tender testimonies to a flock of loved ones who have been led to believe they do not belong. Through modern-day parables, prayers, and prompts for reflection, she invites readers to sit alongside the wisdom-bearing of Black women, lovingly known as Aunties, as they carve out space for doubts, questions, and spiritual expression that honor intersecting identities of race, gender, and class. Because trust and believe, Aunties always know how to turn mess into miracles.

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  Wells Hitler and the World State

  George Orwell

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  The German air power has been largely spent. It is behind the times and its first-rate men are mostly dead or disheartened or worn out. 
      In 1914 the Hohenzollern army was the best in the world. Behind that screaming little defective in Berlin there is nothing of the sort... Yet our military ‘experts’ discuss the waiting phantom. In their imaginations it is perfect in its equipment and invincible in its discipline. Sometimes it is to strike a decisive ‘blow’ through Spain and North Africa and on, or march through the Balkans, march from the Danube to Ankara, to Persia, to India, or ‘crush Russia’, or ‘pour’ over the Brenner into Italy. The weeks pass and the phantom does none of these things-for one excellent reason. It does not exist to that extent. Most of such inadequate guns and munitions as it possessed must have been taken away form it and fooled away in Hitler's silly feints to invade Britain. And its raw jerry-built discipline is wilting under the creeping realisation that the Blitzkrieg is spent, and the war is coming home to roost.

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  Book Review: Sapiens by Yuval...

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  It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.As its name suggests, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind seeks to trace the history of Homo Sapiens from its earliest evolution, when it was one of several human species coexisting on earth, to the 21st century. This sweeping narrative takes in the Agricultural Revolution, the development of language, the rise of money and much more, showing us not just where we have come from but also where we might be going. The book became a publishing phenomenon when it first appeared in English in 2014: it made The New York Times bestseller list and received the National Library of China's Wenjin Book Award for the best published that year. It has been translated into over forty languages to date.This book review and analysis is perfect for: • Students of anthropology and world history• Anyone with an interest in the history of humankind• Readers looking for an accessible introduction to anthropology and evolutionary biologyAbout 50MINUTES.COM|BOOK REVIEWThe Book Review series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at anyone who is looking to learn from experts in their field without spending hours reading endless pages of information. Our reviews present a concise summary of the main points of each book, as well as providing context, different perspectives and concrete examples to illustrate the key concepts.

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  House of Our Queer - Healing...

  Bex Mui

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  Queerness is a blessing. Reclaim your spiritual practice. 
  In House Of Our Queer, activist and organizer, Bex Mui M. Ed., takes readers on a winding path through her spiritual journey. Raised Catholic— with Buddhist influences from her father and his family— Bex shares the complexities that arise from being queer in religious spaces and shares her journey back to her spiritual roots after years of shutting out faith. Whether you have felt shut out by religion, or have wanted to find your own queer spiritual path, this book is for you. 
  Throughout the text, the author describes her own spiritual practices including energy work, astrology, tarot, ancestor altars, moon rituals, sacred sexuality, and reframed Christian practices and beliefs. Each chapter ends with offerings that readers can incorporate into their own spiritual practice. The author guides and inspires readers to reclaim spiritual practices that work for them. 
  Spiritual practices can help people find stability and community to develop trust in intuitions. Yet, too often, queer people feel that they must sacrifice queerness and pleasure to benefit from everything that spirituality has to offer. House Of Our Queer poses that great change can happen when queerness is held at the center, rather than at the margins of religious experience. Bex Mui creates the foundation for reclaiming faith and spirituality without sacrificing the essential parts o who we are. The text serves as a reminder that queerness is a blessing, and offers tools we can use to honor that truth in our daily lives.

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